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Endorphin Speed 5vsNeo Vista 3
The Endorphin Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe while the Neo Vista 3 is a long run shoe. The Endorphin Speed 5 retails for $175 while the Neo Vista 3 comes in at $200 — a $25 difference. The Endorphin Speed 5 is the lighter shoe at 8.4 oz versus 9.4 oz for the Neo Vista 3. In our ratings, the Endorphin Speed 5 edges out the Neo Vista 3 — 8.8/10 versus 8.3/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.3 / 10 | |
| Price | $175✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 8.4 oz✓ | 9.4 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 44.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
